Derek Futterman

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Derek Futterman is a former associate editor and sports media reporter for Barrett Media. He previously interned for Paramount within Showtime Networks, wrote for the Long Island Herald and served as lead sports producer at NY2C. Find him on X @derekfutterman.

On Sunday Night, Everyone Is Watching Karl Ravech

“What I like about my story over the years at ESPN from 1993 to the present is that it’s constantly changing and evolving.”

Joe Davis Gets The Chance To Be The Voice Of Baseball

“It was one of those things that was like, ‘Okay, I’ll believe this when I see it.’ I imagined Joe Buck would be at Fox calling the World Series and the Super Bowl forever.”

This is What Howie Rose Lives For

“It was a very, very joyful experience for me just to get back behind the mic with a baseball field in front of me and the game going on.”

Alex Rodriguez: ‘I Don’t Blame Michael Kay For Criticizing Me In The Past’

“I was the jackass who got in trouble. Michael was doing his job, and that’s why he’s good at his job."

Marissa Rives Just Kept Saying Yes To SiriusXM Opportunities

“It’s really exciting to take more and kind of push yourself outside of [your] comfort zone."

Breaking

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."